South Korea’s Defense Minister Shin Won-sik conducted a visit on Wednesday to the U.S. Forces Korea’s military bunker complex, Command Post Tango (CP TANGO), to oversee the annual South Korea-U.S. combined Freedom Shield military exercises.
These exercises are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both nations to counter North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile networks, as well as to overpower enemy forces across all domains, including land, sea, air, cyber space, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Shin emphasized the importance of the joint drills, highlighting the need for South Korea and the U.S. to strengthen their ability to neutralize North Korea’s threats effectively. The Freedom Shield exercises, which commenced last Monday, are scheduled to conclude on Thursday.
During his visit, Shin also stopped by the headquarters of the Army’s Special Warfare Command to offer words of encouragement to the personnel stationed there.
Kim Jong-un (Credits: Business Today)
He stressed the crucial role of the command in the event of conflict, particularly in swiftly targeting and eliminating the enemy’s leadership should North Korean leader Kim Jong-un initiate hostilities.
Shin underscored the necessity for the Special Warfare Command to excel and become a world-class unit capable of executing Korea’s Massive Punishment and Retaliation plan, a strategic framework designed to incapacitate North Korea’s leadership in a significant conflict scenario.
Shin’s visit and remarks underscored South Korea’s commitment to maintaining a strong deterrent posture against North Korea’s provocations and enhancing its military readiness in cooperation with the United States.
